Middle Clojure Backend Engineer (Distributed Systems/Data Platforms)

We are seeking a passionate and capable Software Engineer with solid experience in backend or full-stack development to join a distributed team building next-generation data and AI products. You will build scalable systems, work with large volumes of data, and contribute to full-stack product development in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
 

This is a great opportunity for an engineer with a few solid years of experience who is ready to grow, take ownership, and make a meaningful product impact.
 

🚀 What You’ll Do

• Build backend services in Clojure within a functional programming environment.
• Design and improve distributed data platforms that handle structured and unstructured data.
• Work on real-time data processing pipelines powered by Kafka, Spark, and Presto.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams — Product, Design, and Engineering — to ship impactful features.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and agile development processes.
• Integrate with external APIs and tools, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Help evolve the system’s architecture, performance, and resilience as the platform grows.

🛠 Tech Stack

• Languages & Frameworks: Clojure, ClojureScript
• Data Infrastructure: Apache Spark, Presto, Kafka
• Cloud & DevOps: Kubernetes, Terraform, multi-cloud setup
• AI/ML: AI agents, ML models for personalization, prediction, and data enrichment
   

🧑‍💻 You Might Be a Great Fit If You

• Have Upper-Intermediate English or higher
• Have 3–5 years of professional experience in backend or full-stack development.
• Have hands-on experience with Clojure (or another functional programming language and a willingness to work with Clojure).
• Understand functional programming principles and enjoy applying them.
• Have some exposure to distributed systems, big data pipelines, or ML-powered platforms.
• Are comfortable working with cloud-native environments (Kubernetes, Terraform, multi-cloud setups).
• Identify with traits like: curious, responsible, detail-oriented, eager to grow, collaborative.

🎁 We offer:

• Daily support for your technical and personal growth;
• Professional and very friendly team, that is always ready to help and support;
• Medical Insurance;
• Flexible working hours;
• Offices in Ukraine;
• All official holidays;
• Paid vacation and sick leaves;
• Legal services and 24/7 lawyer protection;
• Tax & accounting services;
• The company is ready to provide all the necessary equipment;
• English classes up to three times a week;
• Workstation space;
• Mentoring and Educational Programs;
• Regular Activities on a Corporate level (Team Buildings, Sports Events, Table Games, Tech Events);
• Advanced Bonus System.